Transforming light manufacturing into an aesthetic art form, Peill & Putzler is synonymous with futuristic globular glassworks. It was a massive operation at the peak of its production, creating mid-century modern designs and employing up to 1,500 workers. Its table lamps, wall lights and chandeliers and pendants are anything but mundane and are admired today for their innovative artistry.
The melding of two great, independent glassworks companies in 1947 to form Peill & Putzler occurred at the beginning of a postwar design surge. Peill und Sohn, founded in 1903, was led by Leopold Peill, a philanthropist and glassmaker. Originally from Pieńsk in today’s Poland, the Putzler brothers were well-established glass producers known for kerosene street lighting. The synthesis of the two companies established the renowned glassworks and a lighting company. The site of its glassworks factory in Düren, Germany, became the home of this integrated partnership.
In 1953, the German Design Council was formed, with Peill & Putzler as a founding member. The council is essential today, bringing social awareness, support and knowledge transfer to design companies and providing beneficial tools for their success.
Heading the company at this time were Günther Peill and Hans Ahrenkiel. The pair were experimental with the designs the company produced. Advancing technologies supported industrial production, allowing the company to manufacture pieces that were as much art as functional objects.
Designers of note who worked with Peill & Putzler and contributed to its acclaim included Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Helmut Demary, William Brown, Horst Tüselmann and Wilhelm Braun-Feldweg. Collaboratively, they produced stunning flush mount lighting, candle holders and vases and vessels.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Peill & Putzler lighting, decorative objects, glass and more.
Peill & Putzler Vintage Glass Ice Bucket Geometric Design 1970's Barware
By Peill & Putzler
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful and geometric incised raised and textural organic sculptural molded form glass small ice bucket or vessel or container is by Peill and ...
Glass
Vintage Midcentury Frosted Glass Ice Bucket Italy, 1960s
By Culver Ltd., George Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite vintage Mid-Century Modern glass ice bucket, Italy circa, 1960s. A Mid-Century Modern glass ice bucket by DeValbor Italy featuring a wheat design pattern. over frosted glass. The bottom is marked Italy on one side and DeValbor on the other. Holds enough ice for a few cocktails. Looks great for any bar or counter. A swirl glass bottom gives this ice bucket beautiful visual interest. A gold band around the the top of the frosted area. Must be hand washed with a mild detergent like Ivory soap...
Glass
$770
H 8.47 in Dm 5.52 in
Ettore Sottsass Style Vintage Pear Shaped Brass Ice Cube Bucket or Holder, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass, Turnwald Collection International
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage Mid-Century polished brass and. Plastic ice bucket, box or ice cube holder made circa 1970s. This piece would look fantastic displayed on a brass and chrome Romeo Rega or Maison Jansen bar cart...
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Thimble Ice Bucket in Copper by Studio Job
By Ghidini 1961, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Ice bucket in casted brass. For this supreme ice bucket Studio Job got inspirations by family tailoring traditions and care of the smallest details. The here ice bucket is then repre...
Copper
Aldo Tura Faux Malachite Ice Bucket with Brass Rings, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Tura faux malachite ice bucket with brass rings and brass rim detail under lid, Italy, 1970s. This stylish malachite ice bucket is well-made ...
Brass
Art Deco Pink Optic Diamond Glass Ice Bucket & Tongs by Fenton Glass
By Fenton Art Glass Company 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco pink glass Ice bucket in mold-blown optic diamond pattern, the rim with molded lugs to which the metal swing handle attaches. Ice tongs ...
Metal
Cerro Mini Ice Bucket , Horn or Bone & Silver Alpaca
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Mini Cerro Ice Bucket A highlight of the collection is the Mini Cerro Ice Bucket, a beautifully proportioned piece with a warm and inviting presence. Its size is ideal for serving i...
Metal
Art Deco Green Optic Diamond Glass Ice Bucket by Fenton Glass
By Fenton Art Glass Company 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco green glass Ice bucket in mold-blown optic diamond pattern, the rim with molded lugs to which the metal swing handle attaches.
Metal
Vintage Translucent Green Lucite Tree Frog Ice Bucket / Wine Cooler
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern translucent and bubbly green Lucite ice bucket / wine cooler of tapered form with tree frog handles climbing above the rim.
Lucite
Monumental Dansk Staved Teak Bucket Style Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and iconic staved teak ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. This is the monumental 19.25-inch-tall example. It is in outstanding vintage condition, circa 1950s-1960s. N...
Plastic, Teak
Valle Small Ice Bucket Silver Alpaca & Cream Onyx Stone
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Ghidini 1961 Thimble Ice Bucket in Brass by Studio Job
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Ice bucket in casted brass. For this supreme ice bucket Studio Job got inspirations by family tailoring traditions and care of the smallest details. The here ice bucket is then repre...
Brass
$296Sale Price|25% Off
H 12.75 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Vintage MCM Blue Ice Bucket by Morgan & Company Bucket Brigade
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage MCM a.k.a. mid-century modern ice bucket blue vinyl with white plastic lid and chrome ring knob by Morgan & Company Bucket Brigade. Bea...
Plastic